International dance and music festival
held at Chandigarh University, brings together world as one global family
An unforgettable cultural extravaganza was
witnessed at Chandigarh University (CU) on Sunday (October 22) as the cultural
troupes of around 40 countries participated in the international cultural
exchange event held at the varsity – featuring the talent and creativity from
around the globe.
Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Minister of State (MoS) for external
affairs and culture, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that Indian
culture is the culture of science. “Although, Science has become a significant part of our lives
today, it is important to know that Science is
not separate from our culture. Today, more than 65% of all the medicines are
phytochemicals, which are derived from plants just as Ayurveda does,” she said.
In the cultural event at CU – named
International Dance and Music Festival on the theme ‘One World, Many Cultures’
– the students of around 40 countries attended and participated. On Sunday, the
cultural troupes of Malaysia, Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Bhutan, Kazakhstan,
Lesotho, Romania and Bangladesh dressed in their colourful traditional attires
showcased the beauty of indigenous music
and dance cultures of their respective countries. The
event was held in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
(ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Amit Sahai Mathur, program director, Indian Council for
Cultural Relations (ICCR) attended the event as guest of honour. CU Chancellor
Satnam Singh Sandhu; Prof Himani Sood, vice president, Chandigarh University
were present on the occasion along with other dignitaries and varsity
officials.
This event aimed to promote international culture and
celebrate the diversity and inclusivity. It was held to build a more compassionate and
harmonious society by bringing the people of the world together in
celebration. All the cultural troupes also took part in the
procession on the CU campus – celebrating the diverse cultures and unity of
diversity.